Quest Consulting, Inc. was formed in January 1997. Its principals, Dennis Caputo, Coby A. Scher, Sarah E. Alder-Schaller, Michael Bagnasco, and Brian Moore have combined over 50 years in environmental management, engineering, and geology. Quest also includes a number of associates with a wide range of environmental experience. We provide expertise in engineering; expert witness/consulting; investigation and remediation; air, water, and wastewater permitting, waste minimization; and environmental regulatory compliance.

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Our approach to environmental assessments is to first determine the needs of the client, and then structure the project scope around those needs. Most assessments require the standard due diligence elements (site reconnaissance, historical review, regulatory agency database review); however, in some cases other factors may be of significant importance in the transaction being contemplated. For example, non-compliance with particular state or federal environmental regulations (such as air emission control or permitting regulations) may result in a significant future cost for a facility, both in compliance costs and in potential fines or penalties from a regulatory agency. After consultation with the client, Quest will tailor the due diligence assessment to meet the specific attributes of the client and the transaction.

The Quest team has significant experience in applying the ASTM E 1527 (Environmental Assessment) and E 1528 (Transaction Screen) standards for environmental assessments. In addition, Quest has the capability to carry projects forward into the site investigation (Phase II) and site remediation (Phase III) steps.